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Bethsaida Rivera, LPC
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania LPC - Stress and anxiety care
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Motivational Interviewing
About Bethsaida
Bethsaida Rivera is a Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 17 years of experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, address addictions, process trauma and abuse, and work on anger and self-esteem concerns. She also has a focus on veteran and armed forces issues and offers services in English and Spanish.
She uses practical, skills-based methods to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions look at what currently gets in the way of daily functioning and test small changes to see what helps. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify thinking patterns and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing intense emotions. Motivational Interviewing is used to support readiness for change.
Her style is direct and structured. Clients can expect to set clear goals, try exercises between sessions, and review what works. The therapist tracks progress in straightforward ways and adjusts methods when needed. This approach is aimed at teaching skills that can be used outside of session.
Bethsaida’s background includes nearly two decades working across mental health settings. That experience informs practical strategies for managing crises, reducing substance use behaviors, and improving daily coping. She frames work around measurable steps rather than vague promises.
To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How cognitive and skills-based approaches guide online sessions
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to pinpoint unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors in a step-by-step way. CBT sessions often involve setting a specific goal, practicing a focused exercise, and reviewing the effects in the next meeting.Dialectical Behavior Therapy is used to teach concrete skills for managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive actions. DBT-style work focuses on skills like distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness that can be practiced between sessions.
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is uncertain about change. It uses brief, structured conversation to clarify personal goals and strengthen motivation rather than pushing a plan from the therapist.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will review a client’s needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. Sessions may adjust over time as progress or obstacles become clear.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule short check-ins, avoid travel time, and fit appointments into a busy day. People often find virtual sessions useful for keeping continuity when life gets busy or when practicing skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem issues. She also has an additional focus on veteran and armed forces issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. Sessions focus on practical exercises to change thinking patterns that feed distress.
What is her professional background?
She has 17 years of experience in the mental health field working in a variety of settings. That background shapes a practical, skills-based approach.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.